Whole Egusi (Wild Melon Seeds) 227g

Nina International Whole Egusi (Wild Melon Seeds) 227g

Whole dried seeds of the wild melon, a gourd grown for its seeds, not its flesh. Not watermelon. Grind them for egusi soup, or to thicken soups and stews. Nutty and slightly grainy, like ground sunflower seed. Whole seeds keep longer than ground egusi.

• Pack: 227g
• Serving: about 200–250g per pot for four, so one pack makes about one pot
• Ingredient: 100% whole egusi seeds
• Naturally gluten-free
• Naturally vegan

Serving pairs

• Plantain fufu
• Poundo iyan
• Eba (gari)
• Rice

How to use Egusi

1. Grind the seeds to a fine or slightly coarse powder.
2. Mix with a little water to a paste.
3. Drop the paste into hot palm oil in lumps.
4. Cook for about 20 minutes, until the oil rises to the top. Let down with stock, then add meat, fish, vegetables and seasoning.
5. Serve with a swallow or rice.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. After opening, keep the pack sealed or move the seeds to an airtight container.